Passive solar design
A design approach that uses the sun's energy for heating and lighting buildings without mechanical systems, often through orientation and material choices.
Passive solar design involves using building orientation, materials, and design to naturally collect, store, and distribute solar energy for heating and lighting, enhancing energy efficiency. It is crucial for optimizing building performance, reducing energy consumption, and supporting sustainability. By providing a reliable and effective design solution, passive solar design supports efficient building performance, improves occupant comfort, and contributes to successful project delivery by ensuring that structures are well-designed, aligned with sustainability goals, and capable of meeting environmental and client expectations.
Used in a sentence
The house was designed with passive solar techniques to maximize energy efficiency.
Synonyms/variation
Solar Architecture
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